Tailgate update

We still need
3 bowls cut up fruit
3 dozen rolls
1 tray of Mac & cheese

Please contact the Sumner's to donate
threeleg@att.net

NO GRAND BLANC PEP BAND THIS WEEK AND OTHER NEWS....

Hi folks!

NO GRAND BLANC PEP BAND AND A LITTLE HOMECOMING INFO:
Unfortunately, we could not get the proper personnel to sign up for Grand Blanc (this frequently happens with this location since it is so far away).  Therefore, the band will NOT be performing there on Friday.  Our next performance is the following Friday, Oct. 4.  This will be Homecoming versus Milford.  *Please note that we will be performing the Elton John Show for the final time during pregame of Homecoming, as half time will be court adoration and other activities* much more information about homecoming on the way..


CHAIRS

I am going to have the chairs posted hopefully by Monday.  Sorry for all of those people who have been on pins and needles.



READ BELOW FOR TAILGATE INFORMATION!

Tailgate Oct. 4, 2013

Homecoming Tailgate

Needed:
3lbs Coleslaw
3lbs Potato Salad
3lbs Macaroni Salad
4 trays Macaroni and Cheese
3 Bowls Cut up Fruit
15 Dozen Rolls
3 Large containers Butter
15 Packages Cookies

Chicken is being donated by Band Boosters.

Please contact The Sumner Family w/the item you will be donating. threeleg@att.net

Homecoming tailgate and step-off usually starts a little earlier, approx 30 min earlier. Please plan accordingly.

Band students do march in the Homecoming Parade downtown. That normally starts at 4pm. We will keep you posted as it gets closer.

PEP BAND POSSIBILITIES AND EMU CLINIC DAY

Hello all,

Normally we go to away football games.  Sometimes they are very far away and we have to do a check.   This weeks game is at GRAND BLANC.  This is usually one of the ones that we do not make it to, but I check each year for interest.  There is a sign up sheet in the band room.  ONLY SIGN UP ON THE SHEET IF YOU CAN FOR SURE GO.  That means that you have told your parents where it is and they are willing to drive you there and back (GB is near Flint).  If you were going to be driving, you need to make sure your parents will let you drive that far (another reason).  I will check on Thursday for the amount of interest and make an announcement at the end of the day.  We will definitely be going to Brighton and probably the crossover game if it is close.

Pizza Pick Up

Pick up for pizza has changed!
October 1, 2013
5:30pm
Howell High Band Room
Please share this with other band members!

GREAT JOB TONIGHT!! I WAS SO PROUD OF YOU!  Especially in the rain!  Especially those who stayed for the whole game!


I have one correction to make, THE HOCKEY GIG IS ACTUALLY NOVEMBER 2, 2013.  I goofed!


More info to come....

ATTN: No 8th Graders Tonight

Unfortunately due to tonight's weather forecast - we will NOT be having eight graders perform with us tonight. Their respective directors have agreed and will be telling them this news at school today. 

IMPORTANT:  THE HIGH SCHOOL MARCHING BAND WILL BE REPORTING RAIN OR SHINE! THE HIGH SCHOOLERS WILL REPORT TO HHS BAND ROOM REGARDLESS OF THE WEATHER AT 5PM. 

Please read the post below this for details of tonight's outline. 

If there are any other changes regarding tonight due to the weather - it will be announced here. (i.e. game postponed, halftime show cancelled, etc.).  Please be prepared to pick up your child if this happens. 

Go Highlanders! 

- Jade

GAME DAY ITINERARY

Hello all! 

Well, unfortunately, it looks like things are going to get a little wet tomorrow... 

Highlanders are tough!  We are going to make every effort to perform at least in part tomorrow evening. 

Having said that:  The itinerary for tomorrow (Sept 20th, 2013) 

IMPORTANT:  THE HIGH SCHOOL MARCHING BAND WILL BE REPORTING RAIN OR SHINE, THE EIGHTH GRADERS MAY HAVE THEIR PORTION CANCELLED, BUT THE HIGH SCHOOLERS WILL REPORT TO HHS BAND ROOM REGARDLESS OF THE WEATHER.

(middle schoolers check this blog at about noon tomorrow for the final call)

ok moving on

REPORT TIME FOR ALL: 5PM at the stadium

(DON'T FORGET YOUR BLACK SHOES AND SOCKS!!!

Run through 5PM

Tailgate/food 5:30PM

Into uniforms 6:00PM

Step off: 6:30PM

Pregame:  around 6:45PM

Kickoff: 7:00 PM

Half time: around 7:45PM or 8:00PM  if the eighth graders are with us, they will perform with us (Yay!)

after half time, the eighth graders will be released to return to the band room and go home.  Any eighth graders are welcome to stay and play with us (weather permitting) IF THEIR PARENT(S) ARE ON THE PREMISES.

Done: Approx 9-9:30 pm. Please be in the vicinity to pick up your child near this time.

NOTE: ALTHOUGH THE HS BAND WILL BE PERFORMING AT LEAST PREGAME TOMORROW,  THE WEATHER OUTLOOK IS VERY UNCERTAIN.  HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS MAY CUT OUR EVENING SHORT.  PLEASE BE READY TO COME GET YOUR CHILD IF THIS HAPPENS.  I promise I will not put your kid in danger or harms way tomorrow.  If it is lightning out at the game, we will follow MHSAA Guidelines to the letter.  

Ok that is about it... See you tomorrow and GO HIGHLANDERS!!!

-Smigell

Drum Lessons

Our very own drumline coach, Kim Zepp, has three openings for lessons!
$30 per lesson
Please contact her @ 517-404-6001, or kimberlyzepp@gmail.com

Tailgate

Howell Band families are amazing!
The only items we need help with are Mac & Cheese and Cut Up Fruit.
If you can donate, please email Mark & Anne Michaels at mamichaels@charter.net
If you can't donate, we ask for a $2 donation at the tailgate.
Thanks!

Tailgate Sept 20

The following items are needed for our next home game. We will need a lot of help. The 8th graders will be our guest this weekend. They'll eat w/us and march with us.

Pulled Pork has already been donated!
We need
22 dozen Hamburger Buns
Mac and Cheese 6 Large trays
Fruit, cut up 15 people
Cookies, 15 packs
Gatorade, powdered, big can for mixing into 5 Gallon Jugs. 2 people

Please keep in mind our nut allergies and fish/seafood allergies amongst our band when preparing food.

Numerous cases of water are needed to finish the season. We don't have enough for this next home game. Water and Gatorade can be dropped off after practice any night.

Please contact Mark and Anne Michaels to let them know what you can bring. mamichaels@charter.net Mark and Anne will need a lot of help setting up too! We normally start setting up around 3pm and serve food around 5-5:30pm. Thanks Mark and Anne for running this tailgate!!

Feel free to stick around before and after any home game. Adults are always appreciated to hand out/collect uniforms, get water and ice to the stands, rope the stands off for the band, and loading and unloading all of the items needed for the band. Thank you!

$2 donation for anyone not sending in food items to donate!!

OUR FIRST AWAY PEP BAND!

Hello everyone!

Tomorrow is Howell Football at Hartland HS!  All band members are invited to participate:

https://maps.google.com/maps?q=10635+Dunham+Road,+Hartland,+MI+48353&hl=en&sll=42.597103,-83.747749&sspn=0.010014,0.019741&hnear=10635+Dunham+Rd,+Hartland,+Livingston,+Michigan+48353&t=m&z=16

That is the google maps link to directions.

Info:

-Kids need to take their instruments home at the end of the day, as I will be meeting the kids at the site in Hartland.

-This is not a field trip, so kids need to either drive themselves or find a ride with their parents (just as if they were in the student section of the stands).  They will be supervised by myself from the beginning of the game to the last buzzer.

-Students need to wear their current 2013-14 band shirt to identify themselves.  All students playing in the band get in for free.

-REPORT TIME IS 6:30 PM AT THE VISITOR GATE AT HARTLAND STADIUM.

-Check the blog before you leave for the game if there is bad weather, as cancellations will be posted here!

-Everyone always has a blast, so don't be afraid to try it out.

SEE YOU THERE!

-Smigell

COMPLIMENTS AND IMPORTANT NEWSFLASH!!! PLEASE READ!

Hello everyone! 

HOLY COW WAS THAT A GREAT GAME LAST NIGHT! (This post was edited with new info as of 1:03pm, so read it all again) The kids were fantastic!  I was so proud of them!  We performed well, they conducted themselves in a classy manner, and we won! (Have I told you lately you are good kids and I am proud of you?) Great job highlanders!  Big thanks goes out to the parents who took time out on a Friday to make things happen.  There is no way I could run this program without you!

OK.. the NEWSFLASH: Certain dates are being added/ changed to the calendar:

#1.  April 29 is no longer Collage, it is the dress rehearsal for Collage.  Collage is now two days later, May 1st, 2014.

#2.  WE GOT OUR HOCKEY BAND DATE CONFIRMED!  Our game this year is November 1st, 2013  University of Michigan vs. Michigan Tech.  More info forthcoming...

#3. We are looking at April 23-27, 2014 for the Boston Trip.  If you are in any part of the HHS band program, you are eligible to go on this trip.  Much more information  forthcoming.  

And finally, a look at whats ahead:

Next week (9/9 - 9/13):

All day classes have either playing tests (percusssion) or auditions (Bands) starting Tuesday.  They were given the audition pieces Friday and will have Monday in class to work on it.  We want to get through these auditions as quickly as possible in order to get to the real deal!

Marching band has rehearsal on Monday from 6:30-9pm, Tues-Thurs from 2:30pm-3:30pm.  Friday there is no rehearsal, but there is our first away football game pep band gig at Hartland.  This is COMPLETELY optional, but a lot of kids do go because it is a blast.  They have to find their own ride to and from the game, but they get in for free and are supervised during the game up until the final buzzer).  More information on that is forthcoming.

THERE WILL BE A SENIOR MEETING at 6 pm on Monday 9/9 (half hour before MB rehearsal) to discuss the senior show.  Please tell all your senior buds that this is on!

OK... hope this helps!  We'll see how long I can maintain the super informative posts.  I am trying (for the 50th time) to turn over a new leaf :-p (yeah, that's an emote.  This is a casual blog :-D )

Go Highlanders!

-Smigell

First Home Game
Sept. 6, 2013
Report time 5pm
Dress in khaki shorts that are appropriate length (they should be as long as the end of your fingertips when at your side), your new, sweet shirt, all black shoes and socks.
Sweet shirt will be handed out after practice Thursday. Please don't forget it on Friday!!

We will be having a tailgate before step-off. If you aren't bringing an item to contribute, we ask for a $2 donation if able. Any extra parents that can help set up, please arrive between 3:30-4pm.

Can't wait to see all of the band's hard work on the field!

Band Booster Meeting
Sept. 4, 2012
6:30pm
Band Room
New parents & students are welcome!

Cases of water and Gatorade donations are appreciated for the marching band.
Please drop off in the band room.